English–Japanese

“western countries” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiseiyō

Example

西洋ではサッカーが人気です。sei yō de wa sa kkā ga nin ki de su

Soccer is popular in Western countries.

Illustration for 西洋 (western countries)

How to say “western countries” in Japanese

“Western countries” in Japanese is 西洋 (seiyō).

Describes the broad group of countries and regions associated with Europe and North America when viewed from Japan.

Full entry for 西洋: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 西洋

私は西洋の料理をよく食べます。watashi wa sei yō no ryō ri o yo ku ta be ma su

I often eat Western food.

Tips for using 西洋

  • In everyday English, the West often refers to Europe and North America collectively rather than to every place located west of the speaker.

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